A no-romance ensemble story about a reality competition in the entertainment industry: one hundred young women compete for nine debut spots. The most distinctive part is that the focus may shift to someone one moment, only for her to withdraw or be eliminated for any number of reasons the next. Someone who seems utterly ordinary one moment might take center stage the next. There is no protagonist, or perhaps everyone is the protagonist.
A preview of another story: Sinking into Love
They first met in a bar, amid dazzling lights and a whirl of color. Li Anzhou came to drown her sorrows, while Gu Qi had struck up a conversation on a whim. Neither expected to meet again.
Little girl, don't come out playing grown-up. Learn some morals first. I'm not interested in having an affair with you. - Li Anzhou
They met for the second time at Gu Qi's welcome-home banquet. Li Anzhou had been dragged there by her family, and Gu Qi had no choice but to show up. Neither expected their arranged marriage partners to be each other.
Can we be friends this time, big sister? Wait, you're my fiancee, so we can skip straight past being friends. - Gu Qi
It was supposed to be a business marriage, a simple exchange of interests. In the world of the rich and famous, there should be no love, only power and money. But Gu Qi's love spread like ivy. Whoever fell in love first would be at a disadvantage in this game of competing interests.
Big sister, you win this time. You've taken my love, but I'll definitely get yours in return. - Gu Qi
Before Li Anzhou returned Gu Qi's love, Li Anzhou's true love came back. She was gentle, sophisticated, and more mature than Gu Qi. Anyone could see how well she and Li Anzhou matched. It was like the idealized first love from a novel coming back from abroad. With her return, Gu Qi, who wasn't even a crimson mole, was bound to leave in quiet defeat.
Big sister, I was wrong. You won't love me more. She's already claimed the most passionate love in your heart. I don't even know whether you love me, but I love you. - Gu Qi
But in the end, Gu Qi got her wish. Li Anzhou promised her the rest of her life, and Gu Qi stayed by Li Anzhou's side into old age.
A seemingly cool and distant CEO who's actually a flirtatious, gentle older woman X a seemingly carefree, flirtatious actress who's actually a warm and affectionate puppy
Marriage first, love later. Two equally strong leads. They aren't each other's firsts. The second female lead really was Li Anzhou's first love, but she only has memories of her now, not lingering feelings.
Theme: Everyone is the protagonist of their own life
